Adding either chocolate malt or strawberry syrup to a milkshake adds great taste and provides a way to take in more calcium. To make sure your milkshake is really thick, keep the ice cream as cold as possible before use, preferably below 10 degrees. Make-ahead desserts such as Hot Fudge Cappuccino Sundae Pie and Summer Celebration Cake Roll can be prepared as much as a week ahead of serving time. Make sure the desserts are tightly wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent any freezer odors from penetrating the ice cream.

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Strawberry Crunch Tornado Milkshake

1/2 cup cold milk

1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream

3/4 cup strawberry syrup

about 1/4 cup fudge cookie crunch shell topping, shake well before using

Place milk, ice cream and strawberry syrup in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth and thick.

Immediately pour shell topping over top of milkshake mixture; let stand about 30 seconds or until shell topping begins to harden. Stir or blend just until milkshake appears speckled with chocolate bits. Do not over-blend. Garnish as desired; serve immediately. Serves 2 to 3.